"Tech virtuoso with a knack for both sides of the digital coin - blending artful design with powerful functionality to revolutionize the online realm."
I am a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Oxford and a Full Stack Developer with 11+ years of professional experience. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Heriot-Watt University, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical software solutions.
- π¬ Research: Leading FAIR Epigraphy initiatives at Oxford University
- π» Development: Building scalable web applications, mobile apps, and desktop software
- π Freelancing: Top-rated developer on Fiverr and Upwork
- π Teaching: Lab tutor and project supervisor at Heriot-Watt University
- ποΈ Architecture: Designing robust backend infrastructure and seamless user experiences
ποΈ University of Oxford | Senior Research Software Engineer (Semantic Web Technologies & FAIR Epigraphy)
2022 - Present | Oxford, UK
- Leading semantic web solutions for archaeological and epigraphic data
- Implementing FAIR data principles for cultural heritage preservation
- Developing knowledge graphs for interdisciplinary research collaboration
2019 - 2023 | Edinburgh, UK
- Completed Ph.D. in Computer Science with James Watt Scholarship
- Research focus: Semantically enabled scholarly publications
- Teaching assistant for multiple computer science courses
2014 - 2018 | Islamabad, Pakistan
- Led development teams building diverse products (Real Estate, Medical Lab Systems, Logistics)
- Applied agile methodologies and lean management principles
- Managed complex software engineering projects and resolved technical challenges
2012 - 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan
- Developed enterprise applications (Fee Management, Employee Management, Timetable Systems)
- Provided technical support and solutions for academic management systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on critical university infrastructure
2009 - 2011 | Pakistan
- Built innovative applications using OCR, Full-Text Search, and Elastic Search
- Expertise in Apache Lucene for advanced search capabilities
- Document generation solutions (PDF, PowerPoint, MS Word formats)
- 11+ years of development experience across multiple platforms
- Top-rated developer on Fiverr and Upwork
- Delivered 100+ successful projects including websites, mobile apps, and desktop software
- Specialized in rapid prototyping and agile development methodologies
2018 - 2021 | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- James Watt Scholarship recipient
- Thesis: Semantically Enabled Scholarly Publications
- Research areas: Nanopublications, Research Objects, Scholarly HTML
2011 - 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan
- CGPA: 3.80/4.0 (78.5%)
- Merit scholarship recipient
2006 - 2010 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- CGPA: 3.80/4.0 (82.4%)
- Semester-wise merit scholarship recipient
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Complete business management solution with modules for HR, Finance, and Operations.
- Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, Angular
- Features: Multi-tenant architecture, real-time dashboards, automated reporting
Comprehensive laboratory information management system for healthcare facilities.
- Tech Stack: .NET Framework, WPF, MySQL, Crystal Reports
- Features: Patient management, test automation, inventory tracking
Full-featured property management and listing platform.
- Tech Stack: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Vue.js, Bootstrap
- Features: Property search, virtual tours, CRM integration
Research tool for creating semantically enriched scholarly publications.
- Tech Stack: Python, RDF, Apache Jena, Jupyter Notebooks
- Features: Nanopublication creation, FAIR data compliance, automated validation
Custom online stores with payment integration and inventory management.
- Tech Stack: React, Node.js, MongoDB, Stripe API
- Features: Shopping cart, payment processing, admin dashboard
2018 - 2023
- Multiple computer science courses in Mathematics and Computer Science department
- Student project supervision and mentoring
2014 - 2018 | Islamabad, Pakistan
- Taught advanced programming courses
- Curriculum development and student assessment
2012 - 2014
- 15+ final year projects supervised across multiple universities
- Specializations: Semantic Web, Web Development, Data Mining, Google Maps Integration
- Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University, FAST-NUCES
2005 - Present
- Non-profit organization supporting disaster relief in Pakistan
- Community service and humanitarian aid coordination
- Leadership in crisis management and resource mobilization
I'm passionate about creating innovative solutions that make a real impact. Whether you need a cutting-edge web application, mobile app, or research collaboration, I'm here to turn your vision into reality.
Full Stack Development β’ Mobile App Development β’ Web Scraping β’ API Development β’ Research Collaboration β’ Consulting
π§ sheikhimranasif@gmail.com | π± +44-7466-965437